Exclusive Phew! That’s the operative word after “Shameless” had to deal with a massive COVID-19 outbreak scare following tons of false-positive results on set … TMZ has learned. Production sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell TMZ … the set went into full panic mode after recent COVID tests revealed 18 positive results. We’re
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Connie Chung just went scorched earth on some huge names in news … saying working with Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer was “not unlike what Tonya Harding did to Nancy Kerrigan.” Chung was on “The Originals” podcast for L.A. Magazine and dished about her time as an anchor at ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN. She
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Faith Stowers — the former Black cast member on “Vanderpump Rules” — is glad Bravo isn’t cutting checks for Jax Taylor … and she says he needs to bone up on Black culture. We got Faith outside of BurgerRock Media in Downtown Los Angeles and asked her reaction to Jax
Breaking News Dave Chappelle‘s flex on the entertainment industry is paying off again — HBO Max says it will follow Netflix’s lead and stop streaming “Chappelle’s Show.” Casey Bloys, chief content officer of HBO and HBO Max, made the announcement Tuesday during a Q&A at Variety’s Virtual FYCFest saying the network spoke with Dave, and
Prue Leith the “Great British Bake Off” star is now happily vaccinated against the novel coronavirus … and she’s wondering why some people are balking at the shot. Prue, who of course lives in the UK, is the first celebrity to publicize getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The star of the Netflix show announced Tuesday she
Play video content Exclusive Details Kirk Cameron stuck it to Gov. Gavin Newsom and his COVID guidelines by getting hundreds of people together in public to sing Christmas carols … something he does not regret. The “Growing Pains” star helped organize a massive outdoor gathering Sunday in the parking lot of the Oaks Mall in
Play video content Exclusive Snapchat Will Smith‘s not playing games when it comes to bringing smiles this holiday season … and he’s pulling out all the stops with help from his celeb pals. Will Smith’s season 2 of his Snapchat series “Will From Home” premiered Monday … and this holiday season he’s inviting viewers to
Exclusive Selena‘s brother says the actress playing her on the Netflix series does an incredible job capturing her essence … even though critics are giving her a hard time. A.B. Quintanilla‘s giving his stamp of approval to Christian Serratos for her portrayal of The Queen of Tejano music in the bio-drama “Selena: The Series,” telling
Sarah Paulson and Beanie Feldstein appeared on set for the first time as Linda Tripp and Monica Lewinsky, and all that’s left to say is … bravo. Sarah and Beanie unveiled their transformations Thursday in L.A. … as the stars of “Impeachment: American Crime Story.” The resemblances are uncanny — even with masks — making
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Piece of The Pie is a new TMZ franchise, showcasing amazingly talented people of color who have had trouble making their mark in the entertainment industry. Our goal here is to raise awareness on behalf of marginalized voices and creators — people who have great stories to tell — and
Exclusive Ex-‘Smallville’ Star Allison Mack — who made international headlines for her role in a sex cult — has filed for divorce … TMZ has learned. Mack, who starred as Chloe Sullivan on “Smallville,” filed docs in Orange County Friday to divorce her wife Nicki Clyne. The now-estranged couple got married back in 2017, and
Exclusive Noah Jupe‘s only 15 and living large after starring with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant in “The Undoing” … cause we’ve learned he got a hefty paycheck for his work on the show!!! The kid who played Nicole and Hugh’s son, Henry, on the hit HBO series banked a whopping $100k per episode for
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Jocko Sims plays Dr. Floyd Reynolds on the medical drama “New Amsterdam,” but he’s not playing around with COVID … he says everyone needs to get inoculated. We got the masked-up actor outside in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen and asked about the skepticism over the vaccine … especially among Black people.
Ellen DeGeneres has tested positive for coronavirus, but says, so far, she feels okay … but she wants to give everyone she’s been in close contact with a heads up. The talk show host revealed her diagnosis Thursday morning and says she’s following all the proper CDC guidelines. It sounds like she’s going to be
Brooklyn born actor Ashley Monique Clark was only 10 years old when she shot to stardom after she landed the role of the adorable older sister Sydney Hughley — who made trouble for her parents with her younger brother — in the late ’90s family sitcom “The Hughleys.” Ashley Monique Clark shared the screen time
Breaking News Pro Bowl QB, one of the NFL’s best broadcasters … and now, an insane impressionist?! Yup, Tony Romo really can do it all … ’cause the former Dallas Cowboys superstar showed off his imitations of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Brett Favre this week — and they were all AWESOME!!! TR joined Jimmy
Exclusive Ken Jennings — the greatest “Jeopardy!” contestant of all time — is being honored at the school he credits for helping him possibly become the trivia champion of all time. Seoul Foreign School in South Korea has named Jennings its 2020 Alumnus of the Year, and he’ll deliver the commencement speech in June to
Natalie Desselle-Reid — a prolific actor known for roles in “Eve,” a ‘Madea’ film and ‘B*A*P*S’ — has died after a battle with cancer … one she’d kept private. The veteran comedic actor passed away Monday morning. A family member tells TMZ she died of colon cancer after having been diagnosed earlier this year. We’re